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I mean, honestly, some crossovers seem really bad, but this one seems *really* bad. I’m not even buying it, which is probably the second time in 20 years (Joker’s Laugh or something being the other atrocious looking one). So far this has crossed over into Titans, which was pretty horrendous, and Wonder Woman, which is probably the worst that comic has been in 70 years (I exaggerate—but only a little).
Feel free to use this thread for over-zealous pot-shots at DC marketing and editorial for creating this little gem of a mini-series.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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I have been reading a friends. yes it's that bad. It's really unfocused and unrealistic. It started with an amazon chopping off the head of tourist right in front of the guys kid. eh.
From: Tampa | Registered: Mar 2004
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I didn't bother. They're covering the important items in WW, so why should I?
This is an example of DC coming off of some succesful minis (Secret 6, Villains United, Trials of Shazam-- all of which were/are VERY good) and then overestimating what they can fool fans into buying.
quote:Originally posted by Ultra Jorge: I have been reading a friends. yes it's that bad. It's really unfocused and unrealistic. It started with an amazon chopping off the head of tourist right in front of the guys kid. eh.
Terrible.
I saw in Wonder Woman that the statue of Lincoln in DC had its head cut-off. Wow, color me unimpressed. [sarcasm]What a striking visual[/sarcasm].
This reeks of Punisher Back to School Special #2 (August, 1995). As in, what in the world were they thinking?
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: I didn't bother. They're covering the important items in WW, so why should I?
This is an example of DC coming off of some succesful minis (Secret 6, Villains United, Trials of Shazam-- all of which were/are VERY good) and then overestimating what they can fool fans into buying.
I can't imagine this is a success saleswise.
As I recall, AA was suppose to be a pre-IC mini like VU. They decided not to overload on minis and shelved the project. With WW making such a disappointing OYL appearance, I think they brought it back to hype the Amazon and rebuild some excitement over the WW book.
As if Gail isn't enough...
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From: Denver, CO | Registered: May 2004
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I have only read bad comments about this series - that's enough reason to avoid it. One of the covers in Previews showed the Amazons attacking Air Force One. That just struck me as really inappropriate (for want of a better word) in these times. Whatever sentiments are they are pandering to? Chopping off tourists' heads?
The Amazons were idealists as well as great warriors - not a rampaging gang of war criminals. I wonder if this is someone's idea of an anti-war satire/commentary, like Our Army at Love.
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And where have I been? I just read Teen Titans and realized Hippolyta is ALIVE?! I know I shouldn't be stunned, but I would've thought I'd heard rumblings of her resurrection a long time ago. How and when did this happen?
From: Canada | Registered: Jul 2003
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Hippo's return happened in a recent issue of WONDER WOMAN and was apparently the work of evil sorceress Circe.
On one hand, it's awesome that they reversed a travesty from another mega-event (Hip's death in OUR WORLDS AT WAR. "2 Wonder Women is too confusing! Our readers are stupid ingorant jerks who won't be able to understand what's going on!!!!! Kill off the more interesting one!!!!")
On the other hand, it's a shame they did so for the travesty that is AMAZONS ATTACK.
Plus I have my doubts that her return will last the duration of this mini.
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I'm SO glad I passed on this and WWIII. I haven't heard anything good about either of them. My "Suck Sense" has me avoiding the 52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen mini, too.
From: Up a Gumtree | Registered: Jul 2003
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I've been perusing it. I pretty much loathe its existence and all that it stands for. Why would you bring Hippolyta back just to destroy her character? It makes no sense and is completely stupid. I have some serious loathing happening here. It makes me wanna go back and read old JSA issues...
I'm not so much a fan of anything 52 spawned, including Countdown. I agree with Lash, though-- I'm planning to check out Booster Gold's ongoing... and not just because Geoff's writing. I thought the premise was neat, and I'm curious to see what happens to the man without his better half.
-------------------- Abin: You know what to do with a Cali sandwich? No but neither do Cobie and CJ! CJ: Yeah, we do. She's smiling, isn't she?
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From: Sunny Cali-- er, Planet Earth? | Registered: Jun 2005
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Geoff's writing it??? Seriously, I was excited because Dan Jurgens is drawing Booster & Skeets again... I wasn't even paying attention to who was writing the durn thing! Now it's gonna be DOUBLY-good!
From: Up a Gumtree | Registered: Jul 2003
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I bought AA principally to see how in the world giant Cyclops and winged horses and centaurs are fighting alongside the Amazons.
I think the art featuring the Amazons and an army comprised of these figures of myth was very well done.
I know Diana and other Amazons have had access to such creatures/sentients before, but have they been shown to dwell on Paradise Island, or one of its satellite isles?
I wondered if the mythological creatures were a hint as to where the Amazons have been, but the story hasn't given any background about much of anything as yet.
I suppose it could still be redeemed by a great twist, but it's gonna have to be a corker to justify the head-chops, etc.
I have to confess I'm enjoying the Tom Tressor (Nemesis)/Diana dynamic. I hope he hangs around, actually.
The Countdown scene with what appears to be Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, reaching out to Holly (of CATWOMAN) is hard to fit into the already dicey AA/WW/TT (Crossover of the Alliteritve Titles!) intertwining plotlines.
I don't hate it as much as many fans evidently do, but I'm not crazy about it either.
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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I'm in the same camp as Mystery Lad. The art is not bad. Poor Wonder Woman can never seem to get a good storyline, and this certainly isn't the one I would have hoped for her. However, it is being attacked with much more venom then is merited. I'm still hoping for a redeeming twist. If it doesn't come, I still think AA is better than War of the Gods.
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